Student ID of Mary Frances Early, who became the first Black student to graduate from the University of Georgia. She applied to the University after seeing a picture of Charlayne Hunter.
Mary Frances Early's diploma. She was the first Black student to graduate from the University of Georgia, earning her master's degree in Music Education.
Envelope that enclosed Mary Frances Early's letter of acceptance into UGA. Includes note, presumably from Early, that states that, looking at the postmark on the envelope, it took UGA from January 14th to May 10th to accept her, while the University…
Article by Charlayne Hunter communicating her feelings about getting settled at the University after her return to campus after the riot. Seems to be a copy of the "Charlayne Finds Friends at U. of GA," article that was in the January 21st, 1961…
Hamilton Holmes focused on studying rather than socializing during his time in Athens. His induction into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society in 1963 honored his academic achievements.
This is the certificate that admitted Hamilton Holmes into the Army. He would complete two years of service before returning to Emory in order to complete his residency and receive his diploma.